Has your best friend at mommy group been more interested in listening to her iPod than stories about your child’s sleeping habits? Is she unusually sullen about this weekend’s plans? Developed a sudden penchant for cut off demin shorts paired with ankle booties?
Fresh air, freedom, friends and running around. For many kids, recess is the one opportunity during the day to get outside and run around. But rain, snow, smog or even cold air can put a damper on outdoor play -- especially for school recesses.
While out for a run today, I was reminded of all the times I tell my kids to turn off their electronics and just appreciate what is around them. Well, it took me over 3 frustrated miles of my run to truly learn that lesson.
Summer is coming to a close and we’re all trying to fit in a little bit of last minute fun before the school year starts. Why not take advantage of the great summer weather and head outdoors! Camping is a great way to spend some quality time with your kids. It's fun for the whole family... not to mention it's significantly cheaper than other family vacations. Labor Day weekend is the perfect time to head out for some good old-fashioned time in the great outdoors.
Check out ModernMom's top picks for the most beautiful campgrounds in America:
The great outdoors are beautiful, but sometimes capturing the scene can be difficult. We all want to share the highlights of our trip with family and friends when we return home- but not if our pics are dark and out of focus. As a nature and photography lover, there is nothing more frustrating than seeing the most beautiful sight and not being able to capture as it appears in real life. Here are some tips to help you photograph the ocean, dessert or mountains on your next family vaca. Don't be afraid to get a little creative!
You want to start a vegetable garden, but you aren't sure what to plant or when to plant it. While it does take time and effort to become a master gardener, getting a garden started is not terribly difficult. You don't need to have a large outdoor area to grow your own vegetables. You can grow herbs, salad greens and other small plants on a window sill or in a tiny, concrete city backyard.
What's red, blotchy, and itchy all over? The kids aren't the only ones that have come out to play this season. The bugs are out and with that comes the dreaded bug bites. We're here to help! Though most bug bites are annoying, only some of them are really harmful and should be cautiously looked out for.
Bug Bites That Really Bite
Organic soil lacks the chemical additions that bagged topsoil contains. You can make your own organic soil from compost that you create in your own backyard. Your home manufacture of all-natural, living, organic soil can begin at any time during the year.
Fresh herbs spice up your pizza, pasta and nearly any other meal you cook. Herbs at the supermarket are often expensive and there's no guarantee of the freshness. An herb garden, either indoors or out, provides you with fresh herbs all summer long. If you choose an indoor herb garden, the fresh flavor and scent is available year-round. Start with a few herbs to get a feel for the process before expanding to other types.
Growing spices and herbs in your kitchen can save you money, but more importantly, it can provide you with platefuls of flavor. While outdoor plants may have a better chance at surviving and thriving, indoor spice and herb plants can survive winter months and give you bursts of flavor all year long.
